改革宗神学探讨(旧文整理 16) / Reformed Theology Studies (Archive 16)
2026-02-27第三处经文
Third Scripture
耶利米书 29:7
Jeremiah 29:7
中文(和合本)
我所使你们被掳到的那城,
你们要为那城求平安,
为那城祷告耶和华;
因为那城得平安,
你们也随着得平安。
English (NCV)
Work for the good
of the city
where I have sent you.
Pray to the Lord
for that city.
If that city
has peace,
you also
will have peace.
经文解释
Explanation
中文:
请注意,
这是巴比伦。
不是以色列。
不是一个敬拜真神的国家。
但是,
神仍然要求:
为那个城市祷告。
努力让那个城市更好。
English (ESL):
Notice this.
This was Babylon,
not Israel.
Babylon
did not worship
the true God.
Yet
God told His people
to pray
for the city
and work
for its good.
这节经文对今天的基督徒非常重要。
This verse is very important
for Christians today.
无论住在哪一个国家,
Wherever Christians live,
都应当关心社区、
they should care
for their community,
城市、
their city,
邻舍,
and their neighbors,
因为这是爱邻舍的一部分。
because this is part
of loving our neighbors.
第四处经文
Fourth Scripture
马太福音 5:13-16
Matthew 5:13–16
(前面已经引用,这里强调应用。)
中文
你们是世上的盐……你们是世上的光……叫他们看见你们的好行为,将荣耀归给你们在天上的父。
English (NCV)
You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world... Let people see your good works and praise your Father in heaven.
经文解释
Explanation
中文:
盐会减缓腐败。
光会驱散黑暗。
因此,
如果社区存在贫穷、
暴力、
不公义、
腐败,
基督徒不能说:
"这些与我无关。"
我们应当在合法、合乎圣经的方式中,
尽力行善、
帮助人、
见证基督。
English (ESL):
Salt slows decay.
Light pushes back darkness.
If there is poverty,
violence,
or injustice,
Christians should not say,
"It has nothing to do with me."
We should do good,
help people,
and show Christ
in biblical
and lawful ways.
基督徒可以投票吗?
May Christians Vote?
中文
如果一个国家允许公民依法投票,
改革宗一般认为,
投票是一种责任,
也是爱邻舍的一种表现。
因为你的选择,
可能影响:
• 法律
• 教育
• 家庭
• 宗教自由
• 弱势群体
• 社会公义
因此,
应当按照圣经原则,
认真作出决定。
English (ESL)
If a country
allows citizens
to vote,
Reformed Christians
generally believe
that voting
can be a responsibility
and a way
to love your neighbor.
Your choice
may affect
laws,
education,
families,
religious freedom,
the weak,
and justice.
So Christians
should make decisions
according to
biblical principles.
但是……
But...
这里必须非常重要地补充一点。
Here we must add
one very important point.
改革宗从来没有认为:
Reformed theology
has never taught:
> 某一个政党就是神的国。
>
> One political party is the Kingdom of God.
也没有认为:
Nor has it taught:
> 支持某一个候选人,就是属灵。
>
> Supporting one candidate automatically makes someone more spiritual.
圣经没有这样教导。
The Bible
does not teach this.
真正的盼望
不在任何政府,
而在基督。
Our true hope
is not
in any government,
but in Christ.
第五处经文
Fifth Scripture
腓立比书 3:20
Philippians 3:20
中文(和合本)
我们却是天上的国民,并且等候救主,就是主耶稣基督,从天上降临。
English (NCV)